Giovanni Ottaviani (1735-1808) Le Logge di Raffaello Hand Colored Engraving

Description

2 joined copper plate engravings with later hand colouring ""Loggie di Raffaelo nel Vaticano"" by Giovanni Ottaviani (1735-1808) after drawings by Pietro Camporesi (1726-81) and Gaetano Savorelli (d. 1791)



inscribed ""Palmi…. tre Romani/ Piedi….di Londra / Piedi….tre di Parigi""



Published in Rome, circa 1776-1782


These magnificent eighteenth century hand coloured engravings by Giovanni Ottaviani after drawings by Pietro Camporesi and Gaetano Savorelli are direct renderings of the early sixteenth century grotesque decorations adorning the walls of the Loggie di Raffaelo in the Vatican Palace, Rome. Raphael (1483-1528)

Condition

Very Good

Dimensions

19" x 45.75"